I wouldn't cut the barrel, I don't think your barrel weight on the action is the issue. When you say "it doesn't shoot that well" That's pretty subjective. Can you elaborate ie-are you having the occassional flyer? Is it not grouping? A little more info would be helpful.

okay accuracy wise. i would call 3 out of 5 shots into a half inch at 100yards a very good load. ive used 3 different bullets of different weights and different styles with 3 different powders and it wont shoot.

actually i just noticed the bolt handle touches the stock when its closed. might have to deal to that!

the stock was orignally for a remington model 7. but it has been modified. the action can move forward in the stock but with the bolts done up i cant get it to move at all, im assuming the recoil lug is hard against the bedding when its done up tight. a professional did the bedding job and to me it looks good but maybe the bolt hitting the stock is the problem.

as i said the bolt was trued and all the guts ( firepin, bolt shroud, spring ect) was replaced with a speedlock system

the action can move forward in the stock but with the bolts done up i cant get it to move at all, im assuming the recoil lug is hard against the bedding when its done up tight. a professional did the bedding job and to me it looks good but maybe the bolt hitting the stock is the problem.

a professional did the bedding job and to me it looks good but maybe the bolt hitting the stock is the problem.

Hate to be the one to say this, but professionals don't allow bolt handles to touch stocks. You'd be wise to check EVERYTHING.

One other thing to check, is the magazine box able to wiggle up and down? If it's bound up it means that bedding job isn't doing anything as the action isn't in the stock, it's sitting on top of the mag box. You should have about .030-.050 of wiggle room.